Students from Outside the Chicago Metropolitan Area

Students residing at least 100 miles outside the Chicago metropolitan area have the option of taking placement tests and attending orientation in one visit to campus. In order to reserve concurrent placement testing and orientation, you must call (312) 996-3271 to reserve a date. Please let the reservationist know that you would like to choose this option. There are specially arranged testing sessions preceding several UIC Orientation Programs. You will receive placement results during the course registration process. These concurrent testing dates and UIC Orientation Programs are:

Freshman students

Test Date

Orientation Program

Option 1

June 13

June 14-15, 2012

Option 2

June 20

June 21-22, 2012

Option 3

July 11

July 12-13, 2012

Transfer/Readmit Students

Test Date

Orientation Program

Option 1

June 5

June 6, 2012

Option 2

July 10

July 11, 2012

Option 3

July 24

July 25, 2012

Students taking placement tests and attending orientation during one visit to campus may stay in university housing. Please let the reservationist know that you will need on-campus lodging for your testing/orientation date. There is a $27/night fee (billed to your student account after orientation) for additional lodging outside of any required overnight stay. These arrangements must be made and confirmed with the UIC Orientation Program a minimum of seven days prior to your travel to Chicago.